Monday, March 31, 2008

Bill Signings.
Governor Doyle.  Signs bills into law to expand access to health care. 
Sen. Robson.  Governor signs Robson's volunteer pharmacist bill (SB-48).

Statewide.
New Laws.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Law gives young hunters more shots at rare game.
UW Eau Claire Spectator. Bill sent to Doyle's desk (Carbon monoxide detectors).
Wausau Daily Herald. Law: Domestic abuse victims can break leases.
Green Bay Press Gazette. New state law helps resale stores, pawnbrokers.
Green Bay Press Gazette. New state law targets repeat OWI offenders.

Other Issues.
UW Madison Daily Cardinal. Drinking age should remain.
Sheboygan Press. Lax helmet laws mean more motorcycle deaths nationwide, but not in Wisconsin.
Green Bay Press  Gazette. DNR system crash slows fishing license sales.

State Agencies/Officials. 
Governor Doyle.  Launches energy independent communities.
Governor Doyle.  Announces Capital Days in Waukesha County April 9 and 10. 
DATCP.  Comments requested for special ash tree pesticide registration.
DATCP.  Finalists named for 61st Alice in Dairyland position. 
WisDOT.  Work Zone Awareness Week to be commemorated at event at Capitol. 
Circus World Museum Foundation.  Executive committee to meet Thursday, April 3rd.
Dept. of Commerce.  Governor Doyle qualifies two technology companies for investor tax credits.
Dept. of Commerce.  Governor Doyle announces $250,000 award to Inviragen, Inc. in Dane County. 
Dept. of Commerce.  Governor Doyle announces Industrial Revenue Bond allocation in Brillion. 
Dept. of Commerce.  Governor Doyle announces Industrial Revenue Bond allocation in Ozaukee County. 
Dept. of Commerce.  Governor Doyle announces funding for Great Northern Corporation.
Dept. of Commerce.  Governor Doyle announces national recognition for Wisconsin Permit Primer. 
Dept. of Tourism.  Kenosha Civil War Museum opening tribute earns $21,417 tourism grant. 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Lawton will run in 2010 if Doyle does not.

Environment.
Board of Commissioners of Public Lands.  Op Ed:  Tia Nelson, Lewis Gilbert: Wisconsin must act on climate change.
US EPA.  New requirements to protect children from lead-based paid hazards. 
Wisconsin State Journal. Rising global warming concerns mean utilities face more obstacles to plans for new coal plants.

Education.
Milton McPike
Wisconsin State Journal. East principal McPike 'put kids first.'
Reaction
UW Madison Chancellor.  UW System President.  Governor Doyle.  Madison Mayor Cieslewicz.  Dane County Executive Falk. 

Others.
UW Stout.  Student earns Coast Guard achievement medal.
Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice.  Report urges caution for schools contracting out support services.
DPI.  Superintendent Burmaster op ed:  Exciting times for arts education. 
Second Chance Partners for Education.  Financial literacy event will test the mettle of Waukesha County high school students.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Arts education described as vital.
Beloit Daily News.  Study to look at uniforms in schools.

Healthcare.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tending to improvements in health care.
Wausau Daily Herald. Hospitals prepare for nurse shortage.
On Milwaukee.com.  Autism in Wisconsin:  Rising numbers call for increased resources. 
Wisconsin Radio Network.  Private health insurance available, survey shows.
RiverTowns.net.  St. Croix County offers extra raises for insurance concessions. 

Courts.
Supreme Court. Accepts five new cases.
Wisconsin Policy Research Institute.  Commentary:  Supreme Court plants another sloppy wet kiss on state trial bar.
Alliance Defense Fund.  ADF attorneys defend Wisconsin high school student facing religious discrimination.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. New drug's trial raises questions.

Business.
Competitive Wisconsin.  Releases 10th annual benchmarks survey.  The Report. 
Integrys Energy Group.  Announces new business segment focused on green energy.
PRNewswire.  Manpower Inc. to acquire CRI Inc. to strengthen U.S. market presence in recruitment process outsourcing.
Oshkosh Northwestern.  Marvel Manufacturing owners named Wisconsin's Small Businesspersons of the Year.
PRNewswire.  Miller Brewing Company changing the look of Its iconic Miller Lite packaging.

Local Officials and Issues.
Milwaukee Rising.  Cloak and dagger in county pension case as actuary witness claims secret CIA training, other articles.
Milwaukee County Supervisor West.  County Board urges designation of national holiday in honor of Cesar Chavez. 
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett.  Milwaukee shines.  City lands $200,000 to advance solar energy. 
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett.  Federal Transportation Administration' s release of funds for the connector study.
Milwaukee County Executive Walker.  Federal funds reinstated to study options for use of $91.5 million (transit). 
Milwaukee County Supervisor Dimitrijevic.  To speak at 5th annual MATC green vehicle workshop. 
Dane County Executive Falk.  Dane County, state partnership helps thousands get taxes done.
Racine Journal Times. Racine County Clerk of Courts Taraesa Wheary Haug died Sunday.
La Crosse Community Theater.  Dinner and post-show events with The Sound of Music actor Daniel Truhitte.
La Crosse Tribune. Electric car in the works for Whitehall.
Wisconsin State Journal. Fitchburg to enact smoking ban; Middleton considers ban.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Water revenue could rise.
RiverTowns.net.  St. Croix County Board raises pay for three elected officials. 

Campaigns, Elections and Politics.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Officials predict low voter turnout Tuesday.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Editorial:  Dirty politics: never, ever again.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Editorial:  State Supreme Court:  Butler clear choice for the bench. 
Green Bay Press Gazette. Bitter Wisconsin Supreme Court race enters final hours; candidates to tour state.
Wisconsin Green Party. McKinney wins big in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Journal. Rails, jails among top issues in Tuesday's elections.
Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Vote 'yes' to ban crazy veto.

Congress.
Rep. Kagen.  Urges president to examine foreign ownership of US assets and industries. 
Appleton Post Crescent. Wisconsin congressmen divided on local project requests.
Eau Claire Leader Telegram.  Kind:  Terrorists wrongly linked to Iraqi  insurgents. 
 

Friday, March 28, 2008

Governor. Signed 14 bills into law on Thursday afternoon.
Sen. Coggs.  Governor signs two bills authored by Sen. Coggs dealing with Milwaukee's Child Welfare Safety Plan and assaults on municipal inspectors.
Rep. Soletski.  Governor signs Soletski legislation into law.
Sen. Roessler.  Roessler bills signed into law.
WI Onsite Water Recycling Assn. Governor signs conflict-of-interest legislation.
DHFS. Governor signs legislation improving Milwaukee child welfare safety plan.
Appleton Post Crescent. New law helps victims leave abusers.

Legislators & Legislative Issues.
Rep. LaMahieu.  Senate leadership doesn't speak for me.
Sen. Jauch.  Democracy should assure citizens right to speak. 
Sen. Erpenbach.  Column:  Let's fix state budget now...Senate passes   budget. 
Sen. Kedzie.  Road to budget repair bill has 553 million potholes.
Sen. Lazich.  Column:  Tax Freedom Day in Wisconsin is April 24.

Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association.  Op Ed:  Executive Director Pat Goss:  April Fool's on us - fix transportation funding issue.
Green Bay Press Gazette. State Legislature fumbles campaign-finance reform.
Appleton Post Crescent. Organ donor bill offers boost.
Wisconsin State Journal. Assembly Speaker says he hopes for budget resolution within days.

State Agencies/Officials.
Governor Doyle.  Issues statewide challenge to encourage Wisconsin residents to get active. 
DPI/Lt. Governor.  Lt. Governor Lawton and Superintendent Burmaster announce Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education.
DHFS.  Secretary Hayden meets with Eau Claire advocates and community-based organizations (BadgerCare).
DHFS. Dr. Sheri Johnson:  Is inequality making us sick?
DWD.  Meeting notices for March 31 - April 4.
WisDOT.  Design plans for WIS 26 Watertown bypass to be presented at April 9 public information meeting. 
WisDOT.  Public information meeting scheduled April 8 for WIS 75 project in Kenosha and Racine Counties. 
WisDOT.  $80,000 project at La Crosse Municipal Airport (hangar taxiways).
WisDOT.  $158,000 project at Dodge County Airport (engineering for runway lighting).
WisDOT.  $30,000 project at Mauston - New Lisbon Union Airport (land purchase).
WisDOT.  $18,000 project at Fond du Lac County Airport (terminal building design).
WisDOT.  $17,000 project at Door County Cherryland Airport (purchase test equipment).
WisDOT.  Scheduled WIS 13 public information meeting April 9.
DNR.  Free kids' fishing clinics set for April 12 in southeastern Wisconsin.
DNR.  South Central Wisconsin:  Spring burning aims to improve wildlife habitat. 
DNR.  Stewardship Subcommittee holds three listening sessions on defining public access to Stewardship lands.
Office of Justice Assistance.  Menomonee Falls Police Department joins the Wisconsin Justice Information Sharing Gateway.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs.  Civil War Fridays to provide educational look at Wisconsin's Civil War roots.

Statewide.
Oshkosh Northwestern. Winnebago County's growth rate faster than state's.
La Crosse Tribune. Area population inches up.

Energy/Environment.
La Crosse Tribune. Onalaska development to feature 30 Energy Star certified homes, a first in Wisconsin.
La Crosse Tribune.  Doyle promotes Clean Energy Wisconsin plan. 

Appleton Post Crescent.  Editorial:  Assembly needs to address Great Lakes compact now.

Business.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.  To host carbon credit meetings in May.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.  Farmers urged to attend Conservation Congress hearings. 
Verizon.com.  Verizon joins with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to fight online child pornography.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Asian funds sought for redevelopment.
Brownfield Ag News.  More dairy cows, fewer dairy farms in Wisconsin. 
PRNewswire.  MGIC announces closing of common stock offering.

Health Care.
Wisconsin Medical Society. No. 2 Wisconsin health care quality ranking reason to be proud.
Wisconsin Hospital Association.  Wisconsin health care quality second highest in nation. 
Wisconsin Hospital Association.  Hospital patient survey information available online.
Wisconsin Primary Healthcare Association.  Community health centers continue to expand reach, treat more patients.
UW Health.  Reducing TV time helps kids lose weight. 
Farmers Health Cooperative of WI. Celebrates first anniversary.
Wisconsin State Journal. Meriter, UW Hospital ban smoking on grounds.

Education.
DPI. Exciting times for arts education.
UW Madison Badger Herald. Governor names two additions to Board of Regents.
UW Madison Badger Herald. Judiciary preps for conflict talk.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. MPS status under U.S. law called 'moral issue.'
Eau Claire Leader Telegram.  UW-Stout leaders express vet tuition concerns.

Courts.
Supreme Court.  Today's opinions.

Congress.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ryan says rate cuts must stop.

Local Officials & Issues.
Dane County Executive Falk.  Dane County, World Dairy Expo ink new three year deal.
Dane County Executive Falk.  Weekly schedule - March 29-April 6.
Madison Mayor Cieslewicz.  Encourages participation in Lights Out America night.
Madison Mayor Cieslewicz. Weekly schedule 3/31-4/5/08
La Crosse Tribune. Compliance checks nab 17 businesses.
Wisconsin State Journal.  Editorial:  Shrink (Dane) County Board to boost competition. 

Campaigns, Elections & Politics.
Government Accountability Board. Estimates 20% turnout in Tuesday's election.
Walker for Milw. County Exec. Comments on pension article.
Taylor for Milw. County Exec. Walker has not and can not get the job done.
Oshkosh Northwestern. Editorial: This one's easy: Kill governor's Frankenstein veto.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Endorsement: Lisa Neubauer for court of appeals.
Wisconsin Judicial Campaign.  Caveat Voters:  Don't let Supreme Court campaigns and third-party ads play April Fool's on you. 
Wisconsin State Journal. Conservative accuses Butler.
Janesville Gazette.  Editorial:  Despite concerns, Butler is best for high court.
RiverTowns.net.  Republican (national) convention to impact region. 
 

Thursday, March 27, 2008

State Agencies/Officials.
Attorney General Van Hollen.  Van Hollen and Sen. Kedzie hold law enforcement roundtable in Elkhorn.
Attorney General Van Hollen.  Announces probable cause finding for William Tarrolly in securities fraud and theft prosecution.
WisDOT.  Train-vehicle collisions at crossings, and pedestrian incidents lower in 2007.
DHFS.  Columbia County enters into family care. 
Dept. of Commerce.  Village of Germantown delegated to enforce commercial building codes. 
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.  Wisconsin joins Interstate Insurance Compact. 
Wisconsin Conservation Congress.  Annual meeting and spring hearings April 14th at 7 pm.  Meeting locations by county. 
DNR.  South Central Wisconsin: Volunteers sought to monitor state park lake waters. 
DNR.  Outdoor Report for March 27.
RiverTowns.net.  DNR to hold public meeting in Eau Claire on access to Stewardship lands.
Portage Daily Register.  Zebra mussels discovered in Lake Wisconsin. 

Health.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.  State Snapshots provide broader portraits of state-by-state healthcare performance.  Wisconsin Snapshot.   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story. 
PRNewswire.  Wisconsin kids 'Kick Butts' on April 2.
UW Madison Daily Cardinal.  UW Hospital area going smoke-free. 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  More children in area being diagnoses with disabilities, study says. 
American Cancer Society.  Minnesota study shows smoke free law reduces health risks. 
Midwest Environmental Advocates.  Group opposes pollution reporting exemption for factory farms.

Education.
Governor Doyle.  Names John Drew and Betty Womack to the Board of Regents. 
UW Madison Daily Cardinal.  UWPD teaches "avenger violence" awareness,

Energy.
Eau Claire Leader Telegram.  Doyle unveils energy plan in Stanley. 
Lt. Governor Lawton.  Brings Clean Energy Wisconsin, a plan for energy independence to Wisconsin Rapids.
UW Madison Badger Herald.  Ethanol rush:  Do energy solutions really grow on cornstalks? 
Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance.  Report says ethanol lowers gas prices.  Consumer Federation of America release. 
Integrys Energy Group.  Nardi to leave Integrys Energy Group in June.
Madison Gas and Electric.  Customers triple green energy commitment.

Statewide.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Data show four areas in Texas are among top 10 for population growth.
Appleton Post Crescent. Fox Valley growth outpaces state.
Indianz.com.  Take over at Lac du Flambeau ends with arrests. 

Local Issues/Officials.
Dane County Executive Falk.  Local officials urged to attend Monday meeting on winter disaster declaration. 
Milwaukee Alderman Zielinski.  Chief Edward Flynn to appear at Bay View High School April 15.
Milwaukee County Executive Walker.  To keynote American Legion annual testimonial dinner.

Business. 
Wisconsin Bankers Association.  Bankers explain the significance of FDIC insurance.
DeWitt, Ross and Stevens.  Manghera joins law firm.
DeWitt, Ross and Stevens.  Alexrod named Wisconsin Super Lawyer by national publication.

Courts.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.  Files brief in Supreme Court defending right to lawfully farm. 
Attorney General Van Hollen.  Police acted properly in "Community Caretaker" case, court of appeals holds.  District IV Court of Appeals decision. 

Congress.
Wisconsin State Journal.  Farm lobby beats back assault on subsidies.

Campaigns, Elections & Politics.
Townsend for Assembly (52nd AD).  Announces for re-election.

Butler for Supreme Court. Receives support of Sen. Kohl in new campaign ad.
Butler for Supreme Court.  Statement on third party ads.
The Federalist Society.  Everyone's Business:  Emerging Issues in the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
One Wisconsin Now.  District attorney seeking special prosecutor for OWN open records complaint against Gableman. 
The Capital Times.  Editorial:  Butler for Supreme Court.
Beloit Daily News.  Editorial:  In choosing, look at supporters (endorses Gableman). 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ads keep hammering in court race.
Wisconsin State Journal. (Government Accountability) Board may regulate issue ads.
Spring Grove (Minnesota) Herald.  Publisher's Notebook:  Low-key campaigns for judges could change in state.
Wisconsin Family Council.  Files amicus brief to protect will of the people.

Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee.  Speaker Huebsch:  Fear and loathing on the radio. 
Democratic Party of Wisconsin.  Wisconsinites want to know: What's McCain's plan for Iraq? 

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Dan Bice: Candidate asked for scrutiny; here it is. (Appeals Court race).
AFSCME Council 24.  Endorses Neubauer for Appeals Court.  Neubauer release. 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee County executive candidates present different strengths.
Wausau Daily Herald. Feingold tells Obama fans to 'cool it.'
Wisconsin Radio Network.  Sierra Club pushes energy conservation on politicos. 
Janesville Gazette.  Editorial;  Vote "yes" Tuesday to slash veto authority. 
Dubuque Telegraph Herald.  Wisconsin schools face a taxing issue.
 

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

WEAC.  Superintendents:  Revenue caps increase class size, decrease school safety, harm public education. 
Wausau Daily Herald. Editorial: Lay state's Frankenstein veto to rest.
Kenosha News.  Kreuser opens county exec bid. 

Budget Repair Bill.
Legislative Fiscal Bureau.  Comparative summary of 2007-09 Budget Adjustment Bill proposals.
Legislative Fiscal Bureau.  Appropriations subject to lapse provisions in current law, SS AB 1, Assembly and Senate.

Speaker Huebsch. Statement on Senate passage.
Sen. Decker.  Statement on Senate passage.
State Senate Democratic Committee.  Sen. Kapanke's new slogan:  What happens in Wisconsin (profits), stays in Vegas. 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Senate approves its budget repair plan.

Bills Signings.
Governor Doyle.  Signs 15 bills into law.
Sen. Coggs.  Governor signs two Coggs' bills into law dealing with domestic abuse and the Workers' Compensation program.

State Agencies/Officials.
DWD.  February local unemployment rates.
DWD.  Secretary Gassman announces $100,000 Grow Grant to train southeast Wisconsin workers in advanced manufacturing.
DATCP.  $300,000 in grant funds to help dairy producers innovate and expand markets.
DOJ.  Arizona resident sent to prison for felony securities fraud.
WisDOT.  Schedules Business 51 (Post Road-Plover) public information meeting on April 8.
Baraboo News Republic.  DNR officials want levy system along Wisconsin River revamped. 

Statewide Issues.
TV4US.  Three more Wisconsin cable providers apply for video franchises.
AFL-CIO.  Wisconsin labor mourns the loss of Jack Reihl. 
Racine Journal Times. Caledonia committee working on sex offender ordinance.

Energy. 
Governor Doyle.  Launches Clean Energy Wisconsin, a plan for energy independence.
Competitive WI. Applauds Gov. Doyle's clean energy plan.
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters.  Conservationists applaud implementation of clean energy priority.
New North.  Wind industry touted by Governor Doyle.

Alliant Energy.  Interstate Power and Light to partner with Prairie Lands Bio Product on development of renewables to fuel proposed power plant.
Alliant Energy.  Advises caution around flooded homes and businesses.
CNNMoney.com.  Wisconsin Power and Light files requests to make fuel-cost adjustments. 
Wisconsin State Journal.  Shell and Virent collaborate on biogasoline project.

Environment.
The Nature Conservancy.  Wisconsin's Turtle-Flambeau scenic waters area expands by 111 acres. 

Health.
Smoke Free Wisconsin/American Cancer Society.  Eau Claire to go smoke free.  Eau Claire Leader Telegram story. 

Education.
UW Stout.  Engineering and Technology Career Day Friday.
UW Madison.  Health Sciences premises to be smoke-free.
UW Madison.  Vice provost for faculty and staff named.
UW Madison.  Names vice provost for diversity, climate.
UW Madison.  Four faculty members honored with Hilldale Awards.
UW Madison Badger Herald.  Gates funds UW work to avoid flu.
UW Madison Daily Cardinal.  Editorial:  Concealed carry still not answer.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Menomonee Falls schools join the belt-tightening club.

Business.
Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists.  Two members elected to AWL Board of Directors.
Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin.  Now accepting producer and student applications for on farm internships.
PRNewswire.  Organic Valley (La Farge) celebrates 20 years of progress through partnership.
PRNewswire.  UPS freight workers in Alabama, Georgia, New York, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin sign cards to become teamsters.

Milwaukee Business Journal.  Stora Enso North America owner posts $4 million loss. 
Small Business Times.  Milwaukee is on the verge of film stardom. 

Courts.
Supreme Court.  Today's opinion (Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Gary R. George).
ACLU Wisconsin.  Wisconsin Court upholds discipline of pharmacist who refused to refill birth control pill prescription.
Alliance Defense Fund.  ADF attorneys file brief in defense of Wisconsin marriage laws.

Tribal News.
Rhinelander Daily News.  Standoff at LDF Tribal Center. 

Local Officials & Issues.
West Central Consortium for Long-Term Support and Health Care.  Long-term care district says Western Wisconsin cares.
Milwaukee County Supervisor Coggs-Jones.  Hosts first hearing impaired student at County Board's Student Government Day. 
Dane County Dept. of Human Services.  Dane County program that helps keep youth on right track celebrates 20th anniversary. 
Wisconsin State Journal. Proposal to change billboard ban stalls.
Wisconsin State Journal. Median home price in Madison area dropped 7 percent.
Sheboygan Press. Red flag raised over river's PCBs.

Congress.
Rep. Ryan.  Statement on Social Security, Medicare financial status report.

Campaigns, Elections & Politics.
Fisk for State Assembly (47th AD).  Miller, Hebl and Parisi endorse Mayor Paul Fisk in Assembly race.  Authorization letter. 
Wisconsin Green Party.  Counts presidential preference ballots and chooses delegates in Oshkosh Saturday.
Walker for Milwaukee County Executive.  Launches web ad.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Privatization key in county race (for Milwaukee County executive).

Neubauer for Appeals Court. Chief judge ends neutrality.
Judicial Campaign Watch.  WEAC ad fails to adequately inform voters.
Judicial Campaign Watch.  WMC continues campaign to mislead voters.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ads dominate high court race, debate.
Beloit Daily News.  Butler stands up against attack ads.
Wisconsin Family Action.  Can Butler remain impartial on the bench?

UW Madison Badger Herald. Dean: Future bleak for youth in GOP.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'We're going to win,' Dean says.
Republican Party of Wisconsin.  Dean should apologize for disingenuous attacks. 
Democratic Party of Wisconsin.  John McCain has no plan to help Wisconsin families hit by the mortgage crisis.
Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee.  Campaign team in place.
Sierra Club.  To candidates:  You have the power2change. 

Green Bay Press Gazette. Lawmakers from area reap little in local money.
UW Madison Daily Cardinal.  Visiting political reporter tells of sacrifices covering elections.

Noted.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Draft horse rescued from icy pond.
Wisconsin State Journal. Iowa County mystery: Puppies left at shelter.
Wisconsin State Journal. Ponytail helps save 10-year-old who fell in icy canal.
 

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Legislators/Legislative Issues.
Friends of Jim Kreuser.  Kreuser announces candidacy for Kenosha County Executive.  Kenosha News story. 

Rep. Staskunas.  Bill keeps law enforcement one step ahead of sex-offenders.
Rep. Lasee.  Weekly Notes:  One county saves money.

AT&T.  New law going into effect tomorrow helps police stem metal thefts. 

Tomah Journal.  Editorial:  Lowering drinking age for soldiers a headache military doesn't need.
RiverTowns.net.  Harsdorf urges yes vote on Frankenstein veto. 
Wisconsin Radio Network.  Governor wants budget repair compromise. 

Bill Signings.
Governor Doyle.  Signs three bills into law.

State Agencies/Officials.
Governor Doyle.  Accepts National Easter Seals award.
First Lady Jessica Doyle.  Doyle and Madison author to host Reading Day at the Residence.
BYM Product and Industry News.  Idaho, Illinois, Virginia and Wisconsin prepare major initiative to increase fishing license sales.
DNR.  Weekly News Report for March 25 (Late season snows unlikely to dampen spring turkey hunt, other stories.
Dept. of Commerce.  UW Madison hosts 100 hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge on April 17. 

Health.
Treatment Advocacy Center.  Severe shortage of psychiatric beds sounds national alarm.  Minimum beds needed per state.   Magnitude of shortage. 
UW Madison.  WARF, UW-Madison influenza researcher, Lentigen agree to donate technology. The Capital Times story. 
Families USA.  New report shows how many people are likely to die in Wisconsin due to lack of health coverage.  Link to the report. 
Citizen Action of Wisconsin.  New report shows health care reform a life and death issue for Wisconsin. 
UW Carbone Cancer Center.  200,000+ Wisconsin kids regularly exposed to secondhand smoke at home.  Link to the report. 

Education.
DPI.  Four education leaders named Principals of the Year.
UW Madison Daily Cardinal. Push for gun-owner rights reaches Madison.
UW Madison Badger Herald.  Less students, more minorities earn diplomas. 
UW Madison Badger Herald. Feingold criticizes war, pushes volunteering.
La Crosse Tribune. UW-La Crosse seeks another $4.8 million for new academic building.

Obituary.
Jack Reihl. Former president of Wisconsin State AFL-CIO.

Statewide.
Wausau Daily Herald. Fewer donate to state's endangered species fund.
Sheboygan Press. Drunken driving stats show little change in behavior over decade.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Fake Medicare calls expand.
Beloit Daily News.  Editorial:  Gaming offsets millions for state.

Environment.
Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger.  WDNR chooses cover over clean up DNR letter to Badger Army Ammunition Plant. 

Energy.
Governor Doyle.  Launches Clean Energy Wisconsin, a plan for energy independence. 
Reaction
Wisconsin Green Energy News.  C5-6 Technologies, environmentalists laud governor's Green Energy Plan.
Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance.  Members vital to Governor Doyle's renewable energy initiatives.

Business.
Wisconsin Technology Network.  What public-private partnership means for Milwaukee. 
Wisconsin Farmers Union.  Carbon credit meetings set for March 27 & 28. 
Racine Journal Times. Maple Leaf Farms says soaring costs caused it to close.
Marshfield News-Herald. Clark County plans 200-acre agribusiness campus.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Farms clean up with new crop.
PRNewswire.  MGIC announces pricing and upsizing of common stock offering.

Local Officials and Issues.
Door County Administrator Michael Serpe.  Annual report to the Door County Board. 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Church sues Wauwatosa for tax on house.

Courts.
Appeals Court, District III.  Neil Noesen v. Dept, of Regulation and Licensing Pharmacy Examining Board (contraceptive prescription).  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story. 
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.  Reprimand of extreme pharmacist stands.
Supreme Court.  Today's opinion. 

Congress.
La Crosse Tribune. Protesters call for lower gas prices outside Kind's office.

Campaigns, Elections & Politics.
Common Cause of WI. Butler-Gableman race nastier, likely more expensive than Ziegler-Clifford.
One Wisconsin Now.  As Gableman vacations, felony backlog increases. 
Wisconsin State Journal. Independent groups spending big money on Supreme Court race.
Small Business Times.  Mike McCabe;  Money is soiling Wisconsin's Supreme Court race. 
Madison Teachers Inc.  Endorses Louis Butler for Supreme Court. 
Democratic Party of Wisconsin.  DNC Chairman Howard Dean to hold grassroots rally in Madison today.
Forward Janesville.  Unveils Round II of Candid-ate Camera.
Walker for Milw. County Exec. Launches new web ad.
Walker for Milwaukee County Executive.  Taylor's tax rhetoric doesn't match record. 
Taylor for Milwaukee County Executive.  Walker's latest TV ad features actors posing as concerned Milwaukee County residents.
Democratic Party of Wisconsin.  Walker calls Milwaukee hone, but is he really committed to serving as county executive? 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Walker outspends Taylor 2-1.
Neubauer for Appeals Court. Releases letter of support from various persons.
Wausau Daily Herald. Obey opponent seeks liberty, prosperity, security.
Fond du Lac Reporter.  Lakin among three candidates for Roessler's seat. 
Portage Daily Register.  Clark to challenge Hines in 42nd District.
 

Monday, March 24, 2008

US Sportsmen's Alliance.  Wisconsin Senate leader kills youth hunting bill. 
Wisconsin Credit Union League.  Ironic twist comes days after grocer lobby helps kill data security bill. 

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State struggles on where to draw the line. (Great Lakes Compact)
Small Business Times.  Without Great Lakes water, Waukesha could go thirsty. 
Superior Daily Telegram.  (Douglas County) Board supports (Great Lakes) compact, jobs.
Oshkosh Northwestern. Roessler's retirement leaves wide open Senate seat race.
Appleton Post Crescent. Appleton's Steve Wieckert announces retirement.
Sheboygan Press. Editorial: State should get tougher on first-time drunken drivers.

Bill Signings.
Governor Doyle.  Signs bills honoring Wisconsin service members and veterans.
Reps. Molepske, Honadel, Sen. Plale.  Governor Doyle signs Keep "Old Glory" American Act.
Rep. Turner.  Turner bill signed by governor.

State Agencies/Officials..
WI Dept of Veterans Affairs. At least 24,000 disabled Wisconsin veterans eligible for economic stimulus payment.
DWD.  Secretary Gassman announces training grant for Coulee Region in advanced manufacturing.
DWD.  Secretary Gassman announces Grow Grant to train workers for bio-tech cluster, renewable fuels industry in Western Wisconsin.
DOJ.  State settles Oneida County environmental case.
DOJ.  Former Superior city fire chief sentenced to prison for felony theft and misconduct in office.
WisDOT.  New law increases penalties for repeat drunken driving.
WisDOT.  Public information meeting scheduled on March 27 for 151 bypass
DNR.  Warden honored for outstanding hunter education; expanded opportunities for physically challenged, youth. 
DNR.  City of Evansville: Seeking sanitary sewer improvements at Madison Street.  . 

Statewide
Wisconsin Policy Research Institute.  The immigrant population in Green Bay is increasing faster than most of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Counties Association.  e-News for week of March 24 (Subprime mortgage collapse and local governments, other stories). 
Midwest Environmental Advocates, others.  Announces one-day conference on the environmental impacts of large livestock operations in Wisconsin.  Details. 

Wisconsin State Journal. Home mortgage standards getting tougher in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Journal.  Juvenile arrests drop significantly in Wisconsin. 
Rivertowns.net. Developers suing area towns over development fees.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Group wants guns at colleges.
Appleton Post Crescent. State gets its shot at TV fame.

Education.
UW Madison.  Reluctant star (Researcher James Thompson).
WEAC.  Education and the arts go hand-in-hand.
The Capital Times.  Cell phone disconnect in high schools?

Energy.
Wisconsin Ag Connection.  Wisconsin Rapids ethanol project takes a step forward.
Calumet County Board.  Adopts wind ordinance. 

Health.
Marshfield Clinic.  Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center celebrates nutrition month.
Portage Daily Register.  Area ready for new state care program.

Business.
Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives.  Sen. Kohl will join Farmers Health Cooperative of Wisconsin in celebrating one-year anniversary.  Details. 
PRNewswire.  ABC Supply Company repeats as Gallup Great Workplace award winner.
Marshfield News Herald.  Clark County plans 200 acre agribusiness campus.

Local Officials & Issues.
Milwaukee Rising.  Aldermen accuse each other of deception, dissembling during billboard debate, other stories
Milwaukee County Executive Walker.  Approves development of Park East parcel. 
Dane County Executive Falk.  Schedule for week of March 24-28. 
Dane County/DNR.  Public information meeting on aquatic plant research project in Lake Monona Monday March 31.

Dane County Parks.  County park patrons are ask to tread lightly during spring thaw. 
Oshkosh Northwestern. Congress' spending bill could impact MEG unit in 2009.

Congress.
Rep. Kagen.  Join colleagues in urging the president to lower gas prices.

Campaigns, Elections & Politics.
Supreme Court Race.
Greater Wisconsin Committee.  Gableman's real record on child sex predators much worse than he "believes." 
Newsweek. Wisconsin judgment day, the sequel. (Supreme Court race)
Wall Street Journal.  Editorial:  Wisconsin Bar brawl. 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Butler touts experience as a judge, voting record on court.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Law enforcement backing is centerpiece of Gableman run.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: Butler is our choice for state Supreme Court.

Referendum.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Governor's veto power in hands of voters.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Governor's selective veto at issue.
The Daily Cardinal.  Editorial:  Frankenstein veto must be amended. 
Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board.  Announces green summit for youth as a career awareness event. 
Wisconsin Radio Network.  Eau Claire poised for smoking ban vote. 
Smoke Free Wisconsin/American Cancer Society.  Public hearing on Eau Claire smoke-free ordinance tonight.

Other.
Government Accountability Board.  More online training courses announced for Wisconsin's local election officials. 
Government Accountability Board.  Board meets Wednesday (agenda).
Communications Workers of America Local 4603.  April 1st election endorsements. 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Big contrasts dominate Milwaukee County executive race.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Editorial:  Mayor's collegial style has served the city well (endorses Barrett for re-election). 
Neubauer for Appeals Court. Releases open letter from general counsels and in-house attorneys. (revised)
Walker for Milwaukee County Executive.  Unveils new television commercial. 
Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs Association.  Endorses Lena Taylor for Milwaukee County Executive. 
Janesville Gazette.  Editorial:  Situation wanted:  Informed voters in Walworth County.
Ahnapee River Green Party.  Presidential debate watch to be held Wednesday at Caffe Tlazo (Algoma).
 

Friday, March 21, 2008

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Editorial:  Great Lakes Compact:  Call a special session.

Bills Signings.
Governor Doyle.  Signs 28 bills into law.,

Statewide.
Green Bay Press Gazette. State allows 16-year-olds to give blood.
Oshkosh Northwestern. States, including Wisconsin, weigh lowering drinking age.
La Crosse Tribune.  Forum urges opening up discussion on underage drinking.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Subpar area air expected for years.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Seniors warned of fake Medicare calls.
Janesville Gazette.  Sunshine Week shines spotlight on hits, misses. 

State Agencies & Officials.
DNR.  Citizen input sessions will look at defining access to Stewardship lands. 
DNR.  Madison chosen as host site for 2009 National Pheasant Fest. 
Dept of Regulation and Licensing. Final decisions issued in January.
DATCP.  Potato growers to vote in April. 
DATCP.  Producers get another chance to join Johne's disease control program.
Dept. of Revenue.  Free tax assistance available across Wisconsin. 
DWD.  Meeting notices for week of March 24-28.
WisDOT.  Frozen road declaration ending statewide as spring thaw restrictions implemented. 
Dept. of Commerce.  Secretary Fischer announces executive appointment. 
Dept. of Employee Trust Funds.  Announces board election results. 

Green Bay Press Gazette. Gambling audit shows tribes gave millions to state.
Eau Claire Leader Telegram.  Computer problems make sportsmen wait. 

Health.
DHFS.  Check your risk for type 2 diabetes. March 25th is Diabetes Alert Day.
UW Health.  Two new laws help bring awareness of organ donation. 
Wisconsin Radio Network.  A big boom in Alzheimer's.

Economy.
Oshkosh Northwestern.  Higher cost for diesel fuel likely to impact consumer goods.

Business.
Austin (Texas) American Statesman.  Commentary:  Bowling association's move to Texas is a strike to Wisconsin's culture. 

Local Officials & Issues.
Dane County Exec. Falk. County to buy areas along Sugar River for public fishing access.
Dane County Executive Falk.  County to expand weather radio program.
Milwaukee County Executive Walker.  To kick off public/private park improvement effort. 
La Crosse Tribune. County adopts controversial comprehensive plan.

Campaigns, Elections & Politics.
Judicial Campaign Watch.  WJCIC:  New  WMC TV ad deceives public. 
Walker for Milw. County Exec. Taylor increases taxes by $559 million.
Wisconsin State Journal. Complaint filed over Gableman e-mails.
Appleton Post Crescent. Supreme Court ads manipulate truth.
Appleton Post Crescent. Editorial: Butler should remain as court justice.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gableman says voters need to know about candidates' backgrounds.
 

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Senate committee backs budget plan. 
Reaction.
Sen. Fitzgerald.    Sen. Miller.   Rep. Rhoades.  Speaker Huebsch.  Rep. Fitzgerald.   Sen. Decker.   Republican Party of Wisconsin.  AFSCME.  WMC.  

Bill Signings.
Governor Doyle.  Signs 14 bills..
Sen. Cowles.  Economic development reform bill signed by governor. 
Midwest Interstate Passage Rail Commission.  Wisconsin joins MIPRC.

Legislators/Legislative Issues.
Sen. Lazich.  Vote yes on April 1st to kill the Frankenstein veto. 
Janesville Gazette.  Sen. Robson;  Let's not forget the Legislature's success stories. 
River Falls Journal.  Editorial:  Smoke-fee Wisconsin?  Nope.  Legislature caves, ignores public wishes. 
Wausau Daily Herald.  Got your illegal office pool bracket filled out? 

State Officials & Agencies.
Legislative Audit Bureau.  Audit:  Division of Gaming - DOA. 

DWD.  February unemployment rates.
DOJ. Oconomowoc man ordered to jail, company fined for criminal contempt.
Commissioner of Insurance.  Going on spring break?  Do you need travel insurance? 
DOJ.  Eau Claire man pleads guilty to racketeering in connection with fraudulent charitable telephone sales scheme. 
Wisconsin Dept. of Veterans Affairs.  WDVA, area colleges hold veterans campus outreach events.
Educational Approval Board.  Announces 1st quarter administrative actions.
Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard.  Madison-based public affairs unit mobilizes for second time, this time for duty in Cuba. 
WisDOT.  Sand on roadways will pose danger for motorcyclists this spring. 
WisDOT.  WIS 32 project in Kenosha County scheduled to resume March 24.
WisDOT.  Work scheduled to begin week of March 30 on WIS 175 (Appleton Ave) project. 
DNR.  Outdoor Report for March 20.
DATCP.  Test, quarantines, permits to be required for Minnesota cattle imports. 
Wisconsin Ag Connection.  DATCP Secretary sends Ag Day message. 

Wisconsin State Journal. $163 million resort project approved for Wisconsin Dells.
Janesville Gazette.  DNR:  Proposed changes would simplify deer season rules.

Environment. 
Lt. Governor Lawton.  Brings Wisconsin perspective to global gathering on climate change debate.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Potholes deeper than pockets.
La Crosse Tribune. Global warming task force hears divergent views.

Energy & Utilities.
WISPIRG.  New report details economic stimulus potential of green buildings and energy efficiency. 
Americans for Prosperity.  Civil right leader Roy Innis discusses negative impact of global warming on minorities.
Alliant Energy.  Urges customers and contractors to call before they dig.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Power plant faces day of reckoning.
Trading Markets.com.  Power plant faces day of reckoning:  50-year-old Oak Creek coal facility in need of updating.
Integrys Energy Group.  Public Service Commission approves fuel rate increase for Wisconsin Public Service electric customers. 
Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance.  Consumers want more ethanol blended fuel. 

Education.
UW Madison.  Events celebrate nanotechnology.
Milwaukee Public Schools.  Gifted and talented program to grow in 2009.

Health.
Medical College of Wisconsin.  A serious complication of sickle cell disease in children:  Stroke.  
DHFS.  Report finds progress in decreasing asthma burden.  Link to the report. 
UW Health.  UW researchers discover strong predictor for asthma.
UW Health.  New executive director named at Ronald McDonald house. 
American Lung Association.  One hundred years of fighting tuberculosis in Wisconsin. 
Eau Claire Leader Telegram.  Health department cites smoking dangers.,

Business.
WMC.  UW, Wisconsin corporate taxes not competitive. 
New North.  Business plan winners announced.